Author: Austin Pirkle

Josi Needs Longer Transition Period Than Initially Thought

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 3 min read |

Not many people gave it much discussion when the trade occurred. In fact, most hockey minds predicted the swap of Shea Weber and P.K. Subban would ins...

Central Division Struggles Helping Predators

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 3 min read |

It’s amazing what a five-game point streak can do to change the mood around the Nashville Predators. Coming off a terrible road trip and two sho...

Fiala's Production Depends on Deployment

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

It can be said in a lot of situations. The more talent that surrounds you the greater chance of succeeding. But it matters even more when discussing K...

Cody Bass Balances Playing Physical with Playing Smart

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 3 min read |

It’s a controversial issue in today’s NHL. The extinction of the enforcer is growing closer in hockey, and many believe that fighting for ...

Upcoming Season Presents Different Pressure for Pekka Rinne

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

What if I told you the key to a team’s success was their longest tenured, second highest paid, and returning All-Star player needing to perform ...

Nashville Predators Capitalizing On Misperceived Character Issues

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 5 min read |

It’s part of the biggest debate in the hockey world today. The importance of leadership, toughness, and “being good in the locker roomR...

Nashville Predators Development Camp Awards

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

The annual development camp for the Nashville Predators concluded on Saturday afternoon in a tightly contested scrimmage at Ford Ice Center. The game ...

Why Losing Shea Weber Will Help The Nashville Predators' Power Play

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 3 min read |

Before you light up the comments section with a fiery hot take about why I’m wrong, hear me out. Yes, Shea Weber is arguably the best power play...

An Ode to Shea Weber

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

Make no mistake. The Nashville Predators clearly won Wednesday afternoon’s trade that sent Shea Weber to Montreal for P.K. Subban. The Montreal ...

OTF Nashville Predators' Player Report Cards: Roman Josi

By Austin Pirkle | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

The Basics The Swiss defenseman who can do no wrong. After a few years of carrying the rock as one of the league’s most underrated players, Roma...